Rare 'royal connection' coins you could have lying around worth a small fortune

Coin enthusiasts, you could be unknowingly sitting on a goldmine with this ultra-rare coin.

Possessing a certain rare coin could make you incredibly wealthy. Some of these hidden treasures can fetch an eye-watering sum of , but it takes a sharp eye and a lot of patience to discover such gems.

If you have old lying around, you could earn a small fortune by selling it. Today marks Maundy Thursday - an Easter tradition where Christians commemorate the last supper of Jesus with his disciples before his crucifixion. Those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their church and community are being honoured today, as is the case every year.

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Maundy Money is distributed to pensioners in petite leather purses by the King during the Royal Maundy Service - and the amount given correlates with the monarch's age. and , who have fostered connections between various religions, were met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd as they arrived at Durham Cathedral earlier today to distribute the specially minted coins to 76 men and women - mirroring the King's age.

This year's Maundy Money features a £5 coin commemorating the Queen Mother and a 50p piece honouring World War Two. The Maundy Money day is one of the oldest ceremonies - tracing its roots back to at least the 13th Century. These honorary coins are extremely rare, making them highly valuable.

In a lively discussion on , one user asked: "Has anyone ever been picked as or know someone who was a 'Maundy Money' recipient? What would you do with it?" and "What did you/they do with it? Display it somewhere? Sell it?" The post quickly filled up with responses from people sharing their experiences.

One person revealed: "Had a red pouch donated to a charity shop I volunteered in, contained coins in denomination of the queen's age at that particular point in time. We sold them for about £750 if I remember correctly, was a few years ago now!".

Another shared that their grandmother had received Maundy Money, saying: "My grandma was. It was round about when I was born so I inherited it. It's in my jewellery box."

A third recounted: "One of my great-grandparents received some. It was much coveted among the many offspring and I've no idea who has it now. The last of that generation died over 15 years ago so I imagine the next generation are squabbling over it now."

Yet another insisted that selling the coins is the best course of action, stating: "You sell it, it gets melted down and turned into new Maundy money coins and the cycle continues forever."